were formerly in force the Colnie, in the Most
2. I have given careful consideration to this question, but I do not consider it to be proved that the system of C.D. Acts was really effectual for its purpose. Moreover it was undoubtedly capable of great abuse, and it was & continues to be objected to by a large body of public opinion in this country, it would not be prudent for White
For these practical purposes, for disregarding reasons, I am not prepared to sanction the reintroduction here of any system involving either the compulsory registration of brothels or of prostitutes, or the periodical examination of women.
3. I am however of opinion, that every endeavour should be made & everything be done for checking the spread of diseases in the Straits Settlements on the lines of the Regulations recently adopted in India, modified as may be necessary to suit the circumstances of the Colony.
I enclose a copy of the Parliamentary Paper [C-2401] containing Lord George Hamilton's despatch to the Govt. of India, dated 18th May last.
were
formerly in force the Colnie,
in the
Most
2. I have given carefulcmom to this question, but I do not
consider it to be proved that the system of
really effectual for its purpose. Moreover it
C.D. Acts was
undoubtedly capable of great abuse, and it
was & continues to be
objected to by a large
body of public opinion in this coun
it would not be prudent for
White
For These
mactical purposes fofor desregard
reas
Jam not.
prepared to sanction
the reintroduction
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women, or wing
the registration of brothels a of prostitutes.
3. Iam however
Opinion, that Inter
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Mer Endeavour should
made &
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be done for checking the spread of
diseases in
on
introdue ins
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These
the Straits Belts
of the
Regulations recently
adopted in India, modified
for
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may
necessary
be
to suit
the circumstances of
The Colony...
I Enclose
a copy of the Parliamentar Japer [C-2401 Jeurtaining Lnd George Hamilton's desp " to the for "if India, dated 18th May last, in
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